Cadillac has just announced that the highly anticipated and apreciated 2009 Cadillac CTS-V will be receive a price tag of $59,995 in the US, with sales starting early next month.
Featuring a 6.2 liter V8 engine which produces 556hp and 551 ft-lbs of torque, the CTS-V has a more powerful engine than competitors such as the BMW M5, Mercedes E63 AMG, and the Audi S6. The most important is the fact that the cheapest of these competitors, the Audi S6, starts $72,350 and has 121hp less than the new Cadillac.
So, what you are going to chose ? A powerful and cheap Cadillac or a less powerful and expensive Audi, BMW or Mercedes? Your choice. Performance figures for CTS-V include a 0-60 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a sub 8 minute lap time around the famous Nürburgring. The car also features a 6-speed automatic transmission with steering wheel mounted shift buttons, 14-way adjustable Recaro performance seats, microfiber interior accents, and a sunroof.
North America vice president of the Cadillac Premium Channel, Mark McNabb :
“The new CTS-V is a compelling proposition for luxury and performance enthusiasts” and says it “is a key aspect in Cadillac’s ongoing renaissance.”
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